The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today's Junkyard Find is an example of the second type of Marauderization (not to be confused with Moroder ization ) within the world of Ford's Mercury Division. The door tag tells us that this car was assembled in St. The DSO code of 51 shows that it was sold out of the Denver sales office. The answer is, of course, Marauder.

Mercury 111

Mercury Colorado Denver St. Louis 111

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 10, 2023

French cars have been junkyard rarities in North America for decades now, which is an ongoing disappointment for those of us who enjoy poring over machinery that ranges from fascinating to baffling in our local Ewe Pullets. Then I learned that three Renault Dauphines had hit the regular inventory at the Pick-n-Pull in San Jose, California.

San Jose 102

San Jose California USA Denver 102

The Truth About Cars

MAY 15, 2023

Today's Junkyard Find , found in a yard just south of Denver , is a nicely preserved example of the final year of the S110 Silvia , as well as of the Datsun name. The original buyer of this car paid $8,244 for it in San Luis Obispo, California, which we know because the original Monroney sticker was still in the car when I found it.

Dodge 98

Dodge Nissan North America Mercury 98